Official MLBlog of the Kansas City Royals front office.

Game 2 in Chicago

ShortLuke Hochevar looks to break out of a four game winless streak, making his 21st big league start this season…The Royals lost the opener last time they were in Chicago and rebounded to win the series 2-1…Mark Teahen carries a season-long eight-game hitting streak into tonight’s game…Alex Gordon hit his first triple in over a year last night during the second inning…Gordon has 11 hits and 12 walks in 48 plate appearances since July 30, which is good for a .489 on-base percentage.

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